Town of Avaza, Turkmenistan (IMAGE)

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Town of Avaza, Turkmenistan

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In 2002, the town of Avaza, Turkmenistan (shown at top), appeared to include 1,993 structures. By 2007 (shown below), almost all homes had been destroyed and the beach had been expanded to make way for a luxury resort.

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